Jasper is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Pike Central a nine-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. Having just played yesterday, the Jasper Wildcats will get right back to it and host the Pike Central Chargers at 7:30 p.m. Jasper has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
Jasper had to skate by with only a two-point margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 21-point drubbing they dealt Vincennes Lincoln on Thursday. Jasper blew past Vincennes Lincoln 58-37. That 21 point margin sets a new team best for the Wildcats this season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 57 points the game before, Pike Central was a bit more limited in their contest on Monday. They were outmatched by Gibson Southern and fell 81-29. The Chargers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-14.
Jasper's win bumped their record up to 7-13. As for Pike Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-20.
Jasper strolled past Pike Central in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 by a score of 59-42. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Pike Central's Julian Gish, who went 8-for-16 on his way to 20 points and three steals. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Jasper to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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